Position Summary:

The Dept of Recreation, Adventure and Wellness is looking for lifeguards for Patty Pool. Flexible shifts available.

Duties:

Lifeguards will be working in the Patty Center Pool, during condition swims, recreational swims, high school practices, master's practices, and private rentals. Lifeguards may work up to 20 hours a week. Typical duties include: Monitor and enforce proper safety rules and activities in swimming area; perform lifesaving and first aid procedures as appropriate for the situation; provide routine clean-up, sanitizing and general maintenance in pool and locker room areas; perform chlorine and PH water testing; and complete daily attendance and revenue reports as instructed.

Lifeguards are expected to have life saving and CPR Certifications. All qualified candidates must be able to demonstrate all lifesaving and first aid skills required by the position.Ability to deal with the public in a pleasant, tactful and courteous manner.Strong project management experience and coordination.

The successful applicant may be required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.

At-Will:

Pursuant to Board of Regents’ Policy 04.01.055.B, temporary, extended temporary, adjunct, student, casual labor, regular new hire probationary employees and those positions designated by the president as officers and senior administrators of the university are employed at-will.

Training Policy:

It is the policy of the University of Alaska Fairbanks that all employees are required to attend training to meet the requirements of the positions they hold, and to complete the required training within a specified period of time to remain employed at UAF. The policy can be located at: http://www.uaf.edu/chancellor/policy/04.07.010/

Pursuant to Board of Regent’ Policy 04.02.040, the University of Alaska is a Drug-Free Workplace. This prohibits the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession, or use by an employee of a controlled substance in any workplace of the university.

All candidates for employment are subject to a pre-employment screening which includes a review of criminal records, reference checks, and verification of education.

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